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Soundcore Liberty 5 vs Redmi Buds 8 Pro

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Soundcore Liberty 5

Soundcore Liberty 5

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 12,330In Stock
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Redmi Buds 8 Pro

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Up to 33 hours with the case.
  • Five minutes for up to two hours.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 11,900In Stock
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JBL Tune Buds 2KSh 12,000
JBL Tune Flex 2KSh 12,500
JBL Tune Beam 2KSh 12,300
Soundcore Liberty 3 ProKSh 11,600
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
JBL Tune 130NCKSh 11,500
Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCKSh 12,000
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Our quick verdict

The Soundcore Liberty 5 has better water and dust protection (IP55), is lighter on the head and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the Redmi Buds 8 Pro lasts longer between charges (up to 33 hours).

Fit

Soundcore Liberty 5
Replaceable silicone ear tips
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Small and Large tips supplied

Weight

Soundcore Liberty 5
4.6 g per earbud
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
5.3 g per earbud

Two devices

Soundcore Liberty 5
Stays connected to two devices
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Connects to two devices at once

Controls

Soundcore Liberty 5
Earbud stem controls
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Tap gestures

Noise cancellation

Soundcore Liberty 5
Noise cancellation
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Liberty 5

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Lighter: 4.6 g each (vs 5.3 g).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 33 hours (vs 12 hours).
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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PrioritySoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
FitReplaceable silicone ear tipsSmall and Large tips supplied
Weight4.6 g per earbud5.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 33 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appXiaomi Earbuds

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
BrandSoundcoreRedmi
ModelLiberty 569547; 69549
Announced2025—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, White, Blue, PinkGlacier Blue; Obsidian Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Weight4.6g per earbud5.3g ±0.1g per earbud; 46.9g ±1g total
Dimensions—30.6 × 21.3 × 24.5mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 32 hours with case (ANC on)Up to eight hours; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection off in manufacturer testing
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 5 hoursFive minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC off
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint ConnectionYesDual-device connectivity
App SupportSoundcore appXiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.31.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.23.0+)
Bluetooth Range—Up to 10m in unobstructed open space
Connector—Not applicable — true wireless design
Cable Length—Not applicable — no wired audio connection

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Special FeaturesDolby Audio; HearID 4.0Google Fast Pair; dual-device connection; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Drivers9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm driversCoaxial triple-driver system
Audio CodecsLDAC—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC 3.0Adaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 5kHz bandwidth measured separately, not simultaneously
Transparency / Ambient ModeYes—
Spatial AudioDolby AudioDimensional audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Audio enabled through supported phone settings or app
Microphones6 microphones with AI and wind-noise reductionThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s wind
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio; HearID 4.0Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification; LDAC; configurable audio settings; supported Xiaomi devices allow audio sharing

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeExtends total playtime to 48 hoursUp to 33 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions
Case ChargingUSB-C charging480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 500mA MAX
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case FeaturesCharging caseBattery-level light strip
Case Dimensions—61.01 × 48.28 × 25.17mm
Case Weight—36.3g ±1g
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP54 rating excludes charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
ControlsEarbud stem controlsTap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable silicone ear tipsSmall and Large tips supplied; Medium tips preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsLiberty 5 earbudsRedmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable — true wireless design
DocumentationDocumentationUser manual
Charging Cable—USB-C charging cable
Ear Tips / Accessories—Two Small and two Large tips; two Medium tips preinstalled

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the Soundcore Liberty 5 is the better buy; the Redmi Buds 8 Pro makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

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